SHORT DESCRIPTION:

The book, “Chilika O Shree Jagannath” by Dr. Abhimanyu Jena, is a work of spiritual and cultural criticism/literature written in Odia.lt primarily explores the spiritual and historical connection between the holy shrine of Shree Jagannath Puri and the serene Chilika Lake in Odisha. The book delves into their shared cultural and religious significance, particularly acknowledging the historical period when the deities of the Jagannath Temple were sometimes secretly moved to locations near Chilika Lake to protect them during invasions. Essentially, it is a discussion on the greatness of Lord Jagannath and Chilika, often reflecting on the rich history and unique religious-cultural tradition of Odisha.